Podcast appearances and mentions of robert ivy

The American Institute of Architects or AIA, is the leading professional association in the US, and USModernist Radio was there for their national conference last June in Chicago.  Joining us is the most relaxed person at the conference, just-retired CEO of the AIA, Robert Ivy. And later, music with American jazz legend Diane Schuur, aka Deedles.

Architecture is changing. The delivery and the practice of architecture is changing. As architecture evolves into a complex, integrative practice how can architects embrace their new role as master orchestrators?  Welcome to the inaugural season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. Guests from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences related to the built environment will come to share their thought leadership. Our conversations will start with understanding how they arrived at what they're doing now. More importantly, we will focus on discussing their vision for the future, looking out 5, 10 and 20 years. Today, we're joined by former American Institute of Architects (AIA) Executive Vice President and CEO Robert Ivy, FAIA. Prior to his tenure at AIA, Robert was Vice President and Editorial Director of McGraw Hill Construction, and Editor-in-Chief of Architectural Record Magazine. Over his 11 years at the AIA, Robert has transformed the organization's technological infrastructure, and increased efficiency in its governance. Above all, his commitment to public engagement cemented the architect's role as leader in climate change, sustainability and social issues. Listen to Robert explain why architects make America in more ways than one. While a director of AIA, Robert became a pivotal contributor to communicating the conditions of architects carrying out their work, and working on transformation within the architecture field. He uses real experiences and studies to illustrate recent trends. Robert discusses climate action, racial inequity, and social justice through the lens of architecture. Through this discussion, Robert expands on why changes surrounding social issues can enhance the work done by architects overall. Robert's insights touch on working with all levels of government, developing new professional and training cultures, designing built environments to advance the human condition and adapting the field to more modern times. Learn why the perception of the architect is evolving from cult genius working individually to a collaborative design team leader in this conversation with Robert. Time stamps: [01:56] - Robert Ivy shares his decision to pursue working at AIA, and explains his original priority after joining as the director. [04:26] - What is the overall public view of architects? [06:12] - Robert talks about communicating the stories of architects and architecture to educate the general public. [07:31] - Robert says that AIA became more capable of taking affirmative, positive, strong actions. [09:13] - Why can having a larger board of directors hinder true, honest dialogue? Robert shares the approach used to adapt the board. [11:19] - What is a Strategic Council? [14:06] - Robert talks about advancements in managing environmental data in relation to architecture. [15:37] - What is it like working closely with the government on architectural affairs? [17:02] - Lobbying and protecting the architecture field is part of working with all levels of the government. [18:44] - Architecture is done by teams in collective effort. How can there be more leadership that is empathetic of teams? [20:52] - Robert expresses his perspective of the training to prepare students for the real world. Is it about the education of architects or the culture of the architecture field? [23:40] - Robert shares one of the highlights of his career that he is proud of. [26:24] - Does Robert have any encouraging or supportive words for AIA's new CEO, Lakisha Woods? [28:53] - There is a tremendous need to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the architecture field. [31:10] - Different communities experience various roadblocks in pursuing an architecture career. What are Robert's thoughts on this friction in architecture? [33:09] - Listen to Robert's advice for architects pursuing a career, and mastering the craft. [35:15] - Architecture can advance the human condition. [37:19] - Thank you Robert for reminding us of our responsibility to build an equitable future. Links / Resources: Guy Geier Instagram Robert Ivy American Institute of Architects

What's the future of the Architect? That's where we'll start our conversation on today's Context & Clarity LIVE. Katharine White MacPhail and I will welcome Robert Ivy, CEO of The American Institute of Architects to Context & Clarity LIVE. Join the conversation today as we talk about Robert's career in publishing and as the leader of The American Institute of Architects and we get his thoughts on how the profession of architecture will change in the near future. NOTE: This is not an invitation for AIA bashing, but it is an invitation to thoughtfully engage in a constructive conversation about the best way into the future for architects. Share your experience, and advice, and bring your questions to the conversation THURSDAY at 4:00 pm ET on Facebook in the EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group, on Jeff's LinkedIn profile, the EntreArchitect YouTube channel, or the EntreArchitect Twitch stream. We'll also preview the conversation in our 30-Minute Coffee Talk inside the Context & Clarity Club on the Clubhouse App this morning at 9am ET. Context & Clarity LIVE is live-streamed on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, and YouTube.

Robert Ivy is an architect, but he left his practice to spend 15 years promoting the profession through publications, and now 10 years at the healm of the American Institute of Architects. He's seen a lot of change in the profession and, I imagine even as he prepares to leave the AIA later this year, he probably has some opinions about the future of the profession and where it's going.

President Donald Trump has rejected a $900 billion bipartisan Covid stimulus package, calling it "a disgrace". We get the latest from Politico's Daniel Lippman in Washington. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, prosecutors said American retail giant Walmart filled hundreds of thousands of questionable prescriptions, "knowingly" violating vetting rules and fueling the country's opioid crisis. We get the latest from Wall Street Journal Justice Department reporter Sadie Gurman. Exercise bike-maker Peloton has bought a US-based fitness equipment company after customers in the States complained of long waits for their bikes, caused by log jams at ports. Expert on global supply chains Willy Shih, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, explains the move. Also in the show, the BBC's Mike Johnson reports on the global chocolate industry, and the plight of some cocoa workers, both children and adults, who have been trafficked across borders in west Africa. US President Donald Trump has issued an order that all future federal buildings must be "beautiful" and preferably built in a classical Greek or Roman style. A reasonable instruction? We ask Robert Ivy, Chief Executive of the American Institute of Architects. Plus, we find out how the pandemic has impacted ticket sales for the world's biggest lottery, El Gordo, which was drawn in Spain on Tuesday. (Picture: US President Donald Trump. Picture credit: Reuters.)

Robert Ivy is the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of AIA. He is strengthening the Association through advocacy, public outreach, and education initiatives that help members serve clients and communities in a global era of challenge and change. Signature accomplishments include streamlining AIA governance to improve decision-making, building a new digital-first technology infrastructure, and launching an award-winning public awareness campaign. Robert’s latest focus is shifting AIA resources to prepare architects for their role in addressing today’s pressing issues—climate change, sustainability, and the impact of design on public health. The American Institute of Architects advocates for the value of architecture and works to provide its 94,000 architect members with the resources they need to do their best work.

We are joined this week by Scott Frank of Argo Communications. Scott was previously the Senior Director of Media Relations at AIA National, but resigned after the Robert Ivy letter/ #NotMyAIA controversy, as discussed in Episode 89 of Archinect Sessions. We invited Scott to the podcast to discuss his new architect-focused business and general communications strategies for architects, but couldn't resist the opportunity to delve into a behind-the-scenes viewpoint of the national fiasco. As we at Sessions continue to both criticize and actively engage with improving the National AIA's role, Scott offers the perspective of an aligned professional into how architects can direct the news media discussion to better represent ourselves to the public. Warning: This episode contains an even higher level of cuss words than a typical episode. Enjoy!

Today's show is going to be a little different than most - I'm reaching into the Business of Architecture vault and pulling out a few interviews that I've never broadcast before. Today you'll hear from AIA CEO Robert Ivy, University of Illinois professor, BIM expert and Twitter maven Randy Deutsch, Architecture for Humanity co-founder Cameron Sinclair, and architect and social media expert Jeff Echols. These interviews were recorded live, in person at the AIA convention in 2013 in Denver Colorado. There is a bit of background noise but hopefully it isn't too distracting and doesn't take away from the great content of these interviews. First we'll hear from AIA CEO Robert Ivy on the tools that the AIA offers small firm practitioners, then Randy Deutsch is going to tell us about his experience using social media, Twitter in particular. Cameron Sinclair will speak on using pro-bono work as a business development strategy and Jeff Echols will round it out by talking about social media. Click here to read more about Pro-Bono Work As A Business Development Strategy: Inerviews with Cameron Sinclair, Robert Ivy, Randy Deutsch and Jeff Echols

What do Robert Ivy FAIA, EVP/CEO of the AIA, and Jimenez Lai, of Bureau Spectacular, have in common? Other than they're both architects, not so much! What better way to celebrate a profession at the crossroads than featuring interviews with both in our latest podcast episode. Paul, Amelia, Donna and Ken spoke with Ivy about the AIA's newly launched "I Look Up" (#ilookup) public awareness campaign for architects, and Jimenez Lai joined us in studio to discuss his latest Graham Foundation-funded collaboration, Treatise. As always, you can send us your architectural legal issues, comments or questions via twitter #archinectsessions, email or call us at (213) 784-7421.

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